Archive for Articles – Automobiles & Boats

Rolls-Royce delivers more cars in the Middle East than ever before

Tuesday, July 20th, 2010
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Rolls-Royce delivers more cars in the Middle East than ever before

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has seen sales in the Middle East region in the first half of 2010 increase by 98 per cent in comparison to the same period in 2009. This achievement marks record sales for the manufacturer of luxury cars in the region. While all dealers in the Middle East reported impressive figures, Abu [...]

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Al Habtoor Motors named as official McLaren Automotive dealer in the UAE

Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010
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McLaren Automotive’s MP4-12C high performance sports car.

McLaren Automotive, the world’s newest sports car company, has announced today that Al Habtoor Motors Company (L.L.C.) will be the company’s local partner in the United Arab Emirates. Al Habtoor Motors Company will begin selling McLaren Automotive’s first car, the MP4-12C, from spring 2011, with the UAE expected to be one of McLaren Automotive’s biggest markets [...]

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National Auto opens dedicated showroom for Fiat in Ras Al Khor, and launches Fiat 500 in UAE

Wednesday, June 9th, 2010
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National Auto opens dedicated showroom for Fiat in Ras Al Khor, and launches Fiat 500 in UAE

The Fiat brand, which has had no serious presence in the UAE for the last 5 years, signalled its return with a high-profile presence at the Dubai Motorshow in December last year – now National Auto, part of the Al Ghandi Auto Group and official Fiat distributor for Dubai and the Northern Emirates, has formally [...]

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New Bentley boutique showroom opens in Dubai Marina

Tuesday, June 8th, 2010
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New Bentley boutique showroom opens in Dubai Marina

Bentley Emirates becomes ‘the First Bentley Dealership’ in the Middle East to feature two Bentley showrooms in one city. Bentley Emirates has created landmark of sorts with the burgeoning popularity of Bentley in the UAE even during the global economic crisis. The prestigious automotive legend continues to inspire fine motoring enthusiasts in the UAE. As [...]

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Rolls-Royce appoints James Crichton as new Regional Director for Middle East

Monday, June 7th, 2010
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Rolls-Royce appoints James Crichton as new Regional Director for Middle East

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has today announced that James Crichton (44) has joined the company as Regional Director, Middle East on 1 June 2010. In his previous role he was Sales and Marketing Director for the BMW Group in the Middle East and based in Dubai. James has many years of experience in the BMW Group [...]

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Porsche Centre Dubai offers the all new second generation Porsche Cayenne

Sunday, June 6th, 2010
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Porsche Centre Dubai offers the all new second generation Porsche Cayenne

A long awaited model has finally arrived. Porsche Centre Dubai, Al Nabooda Automobiles LLC, is proud to introduce the second generation Porsche Cayenne. The all-new Cayenne was unveiled at an exclusive launch event held at Madinat Arena on 3 June 2010. The evening was a tremendous success as Al Nabooda guests welcomed the brand’s latest [...]

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The new 2011 BMW X5 arrives in Dubai, UAE and the Middle East

Tuesday, June 1st, 2010
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The new 2011 BMW X5 arrives in Dubai, UAE and the Middle East

As the BMW X5 powers into a new decade, a new chapter in the evolution of the world’s most popular Sports Activity Vehicle begins. The 2011 BMW X5 incorporates new innovative design elements and powertrains, the result of over 4,000 new parts being incorporated into the vehicle. Selective design modifications to the front and rear [...]

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Citroen cars to be available in Dubai and UAE through Al Rostamani Group, the sole agent and distributor

Tuesday, June 1st, 2010
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Citroen cars to be available in Dubai and UAE through Al Rostamani Group, the sole agent and distributor

The UAE-based Al Rostamani Group and renown French automaker Citroen signed an agreement to launch Citroen cars in the UAE. The agreement grants the Al Rostamani Group to be the sole agent and distributor of Citroen throughout all the emirates. “Such a collaboration that is reached between two prominent groups is key for the growth [...]

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BMW X1, the brand new sports activity vehicle, is now available in Dubai and across the Middle East

Wednesday, May 26th, 2010
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BMW X1, the brand new sports activity vehicle, is now available in Dubai and across the Middle East

BMW is setting a new benchmark in the compact Sports Activity Vehicle segment with the launch of the newest member of its X model range, the all-new BMW X1. The youngest model to join the hugely successful X Sports Activity Vehicle portfolio comes with all of the features typical of the BMW X range, but [...]

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The new BMW 3 Series Coupé and Convertible now available in Dubai, UAE and rest of the Middle East

Wednesday, May 19th, 2010
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The new BMW 3 Series Coupé and Convertible now available in Dubai, UAE and rest of the Middle East

Driving pleasure in the BMW 3 Series is reaching new heights yet again in the 2010 model year. Carefully conceived modifications in design, a thoroughly updated and extended range of engines, as well as innovative model features give both the new BMW 3 Series Coupé and the new BMW 3 Series Convertible even greater appeal [...]

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Al Nabooda Automobiles LLC announces Porsche Service Clinic

Wednesday, April 28th, 2010
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Al Nabooda Automobiles LLC announces Porsche Service Clinic

Al Nabooda Automobiles LLC, will hold a Porsche Service Clinic from the 29th of April till the 1st of May 2010. This three day event is specifically designed for Porsche customers with cars three years or older. The Porsche Clinic is being organised at the official Service Centre in Al Quoz and is part of [...]

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Arabian Automobiles launches the 2011 Renault Logan in Dubai and the Northern Emirates

Tuesday, April 13th, 2010
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Renault Logan launch by Arabian Automobiles.

Arabian Automobiles Company, the exclusive dealer of Nissan, Infiniti, and Renault in Dubai and the Northern Emirates this week launches the 2011 Renault Logan sedan offering cost-conscious motorists a highly affordable car with a high specification yet at a very low price. With the global credit crunch and its far-reaching fallout continuing to impact significantly [...]

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Mercedes-Benz adds value to GLK entry-level SUV with ‘Grand Edition’

Tuesday, April 13th, 2010
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It’s Grand – the face of the new Mercedes-Benz GLK Grand Edition

Mercedes-Benz is now offering a new ‘Grand Edition’ version of its chic and cheerful entry-level GLK SUV. Available with a price tag of just under US$48,000, the popular GLK now comes with special 20 inch five-spoke alloy wheels, panoramic sunroof with twin electrically operated blinds, footplates and an aerodynamic package with a diffuser-look rear apron [...]

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